Multiple choice

The necessity for a planning commission for India was first advocated by:

  1. M. Visvesvarayya

  2. Ram Krishna Hegde

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. K.T. Shah

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Explanation

Sir M. Visvesvarayya is credited with first advocating for a planned economy in India through his 1934 book, 'Planned Economy for India.' While Nehru later chaired the National Planning Committee, Visvesvarayya provided the initial conceptual framework.

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